Millions at risk as India's severe heatwave exposes cooling gaps Millions at risk as India's severe heatwave exposes cooling gaps As the scorching sun beat down on his fruit cart, Mohammad Ikrar dreaded another day of tossing out dozens of rotting mangoes and melons - a regular practice as India grappled with an unprecedented heatwave this month. As the scorching sun beat down on his fruit cart, Mohammad Ikrar dreaded another day of tossing out dozens of rotting mangoes and melons - a regular practice as India grappled with an unprecedented heatwave this month. Environment 23 May, 2022
Early heat wave to bake U.S. East Coast as late snow blankets Denver Early heat wave to bake U.S. East Coast as late snow blankets Denver A sizzling heat wave will blanket a wide swath of the Eastern United States this weekend, pushing temperatures in New York and Boston to near record highs, while Denver is bracing for a foot or more of snow, the National Weather Service said on Friday. A sizzling heat wave will blanket a wide swath of the Eastern United States this weekend, pushing temperatures in New York and Boston to near record highs, while Denver is bracing for a foot or more of snow, the National Weather Service said on Friday. Environment 21 May, 2022
Oceans are hotter, higher and more acidic, climate report warns Oceans are hotter, higher and more acidic, climate report warns The world's oceans in 2021 grew to their warmest and most acidic levels on record, while melting ice sheets helped push sea levels to new heights, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday. The world's oceans in 2021 grew to their warmest and most acidic levels on record, while melting ice sheets helped push sea levels to new heights, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday. Environment 18 May, 2022
Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study finds Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study finds A new study blames pollution of all types for 9 million deaths a year globally, with the death toll attributed to dirty air from cars, trucks and industry rising 55% since 2000. A new study blames pollution of all types for 9 million deaths a year globally, with the death toll attributed to dirty air from cars, trucks and industry rising 55% since 2000. Environment 18 May, 2022
Poor workers bear the brunt of India's heatwave Poor workers bear the brunt of India's heatwave For construction worker Yogendra Tundre, life at a building site on the outskirts of the Indian capital New Delhi is hard enough. This year, record high temperatures are making it unbearable. For construction worker Yogendra Tundre, life at a building site on the outskirts of the Indian capital New Delhi is hard enough. This year, record high temperatures are making it unbearable. Environment 16 May, 2022
Climate change to make droughts longer, more common, says UN Climate change to make droughts longer, more common, says UN The frequency and duration of droughts will continue to increase due to human-caused climate change, with water scarcity already affecting billions of people across the world, the United Nations warned in a report Wednesday. The frequency and duration of droughts will continue to increase due to human-caused climate change, with water scarcity already affecting billions of people across the world, the United Nations warned in a report Wednesday. Environment 12 May, 2022
Study finds cleaner air leads to more Atlantic hurricanes Study finds cleaner air leads to more Atlantic hurricanes Cleaner air in United States and Europe is brewing more Atlantic hurricanes, a new U.S. government study found. Cleaner air in United States and Europe is brewing more Atlantic hurricanes, a new U.S. government study found. Environment 12 May, 2022
Birds fall from the sky as heatwave scorches India Birds fall from the sky as heatwave scorches India ​​​​​​​Rescuers in India's western Gujarat state are picking up dozens of exhausted and dehydrated birds dropping everyday as a scorching heatwave dries out water sources in the state's biggest city, veterinary doctors and animal rescuers say. ​​​​​​​Rescuers in India's western Gujarat state are picking up dozens of exhausted and dehydrated birds dropping everyday as a scorching heatwave dries out water sources in the state's biggest city, veterinary doctors and animal rescuers say. Environment 12 May, 2022
Climate disasters drive Bangladesh children from classrooms to work Climate disasters drive Bangladesh children from classrooms to work Twelve-year-old Alamin's house rested on the bank of the Ilsha river in southern Bangladesh until last year, when the surging river eroded it and the family's farmland away, forcing them to flee to a slum in Keraniganj, close to the capital Dhaka. Twelve-year-old Alamin's house rested on the bank of the Ilsha river in southern Bangladesh until last year, when the surging river eroded it and the family's farmland away, forcing them to flee to a slum in Keraniganj, close to the capital Dhaka. Environment 09 May, 2022
China's sea levels touched new high in 2021, govt study shows China's sea levels touched new high in 2021, govt study shows China's sea levels reached their highest on record last year, swelled by rising water temperatures and the melting of glaciers and polar icecaps, the government said in a report. China's sea levels reached their highest on record last year, swelled by rising water temperatures and the melting of glaciers and polar icecaps, the government said in a report. Environment 09 May, 2022
Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits record for month of April Brazil's Amazon deforestation hits record for month of April Deforestation detected in the Brazilian Amazon broke all records for the month of April, and that followed similar new records set in January and February, reflecting a worrisome uptick in destruction in a state deep within the rainforest. Deforestation detected in the Brazilian Amazon broke all records for the month of April, and that followed similar new records set in January and February, reflecting a worrisome uptick in destruction in a state deep within the rainforest. Environment 07 May, 2022
Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India's coal usage Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India's coal usage An unusually early and brutal heat wave is scorching parts of India, with acute power shortages affecting millions as demand for electricity surges to record levels. An unusually early and brutal heat wave is scorching parts of India, with acute power shortages affecting millions as demand for electricity surges to record levels. Environment 03 May, 2022
Light to moderate rain with thunder, lightning forecast Light to moderate rain with thunder, lightning forecast The local wind, low pressure system developed from Uttar Pradesh to the flatlands of West Bengal in India and the Westerly wind have their influence in Nepal at present. The local wind, low pressure system developed from Uttar Pradesh to the flatlands of West Bengal in India and the Westerly wind have their influence in Nepal at present. Environment 03 May, 2022
Cities drive climate change, and can provide a solution, UN says Cities drive climate change, and can provide a solution, UN says The world's cities are a big driver of planet-warming emissions, but can play a major role in addressing climate change in the near future. The world's cities are a big driver of planet-warming emissions, but can play a major role in addressing climate change in the near future. Environment 05 Apr, 2022
Weather partially overcast in most parts of country: Meteorologists Weather partially overcast in most parts of country: Meteorologists The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in most parts of the country with chances of rain and gusty winds at some places due to the influence of the Westerly low pressure system. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in most parts of the country with chances of rain and gusty winds at some places due to the influence of the Westerly low pressure system. Environment 29 Mar, 2022
Authorities demolish 15 houses inside Chitwan National Park Authorities demolish 15 houses inside Chitwan National Park Authorities razed 15 building constructed within the Chitwan National Park in Madi Municipality on Sunday. Authorities razed 15 building constructed within the Chitwan National Park in Madi Municipality on Sunday. Environment 28 Mar, 2022
Gates Foundation, Qatar to spend $200 mln on climate-adaptive agriculture Gates Foundation, Qatar to spend $200 mln on climate-adaptive agriculture Major gas producer Qatar and the Gates Foundation will jointly invest up to $200 million over the next two years to help prepare farmers in developing countries to adapt to climate change. Major gas producer Qatar and the Gates Foundation will jointly invest up to $200 million over the next two years to help prepare farmers in developing countries to adapt to climate change. Environment 27 Mar, 2022
Tropical forests turn down the planet's heat by 1C, scientists find Tropical forests turn down the planet's heat by 1C, scientists find Tropical forests cool the world by more than 1 degree Celsius, increase rainfall, and shield people and crops from deadly heat, researchers said, showing the climate benefits of trees go beyond sucking planet-warming carbon dioxide out of the air. Tropical forests cool the world by more than 1 degree Celsius, increase rainfall, and shield people and crops from deadly heat, researchers said, showing the climate benefits of trees go beyond sucking planet-warming carbon dioxide out of the air. Environment 24 Mar, 2022
Kuwait, among world's hottest places, lags on climate action Kuwait, among world's hottest places, lags on climate action It was so hot in Kuwait last summer that birds dropped dead from the sky. It was so hot in Kuwait last summer that birds dropped dead from the sky. Environment 21 Mar, 2022
8 science journalists book their seats to Himalayan Climate Boot Camp 8 science journalists book their seats to Himalayan Climate Boot Camp Eight science journalists have been selected to participate in the Himalayan Climate Boot Camp to be held in the Everest region from April 22-24, 2022. Eight science journalists have been selected to participate in the Himalayan Climate Boot Camp to be held in the Everest region from April 22-24, 2022. Environment 16 Mar, 2022
Business 80.70 billion cubic metres gas deposit confirmed in Jaljale, Dailekh Mineral gas deposit of 80.70 billion cubic metres has been confirmed at Bhairabi Rural Municipality-1 of Dailekh district.
Kathmandu India hands over third tranche of election assistance to Nepal The Government of India on Thursday handed over the third tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal to support preparations for the upcoming elections.
Nepal Illegal Sal timber, vehicle, motorcycle seized in Rautahat Two pieces of illegally felled sal timber, along with a vehicle and a motorcycle, were seized in an abandoned condition from a forest area in Rautahat district on Wednesday night.
Nepal Women remain underrepresented in scientific organizations: Report Women account for a growing share of the global scientific workforce (31.1% of researchers worldwide in 2022, according to UNESCO), yet they remain underrepresented in the organizations that shape scientific recognition, leadership, and decision-making.
Business NIBL Equity Partners appoints Upendra Poudyal to Advisory Board NIBL Equity Partners has appointed veteran banker Upendra Poudyal as a member of its Advisory Board, aiming to strengthen its strategic leadership and focus on sustainable and values-based banking.
World Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina Voters cast ballots across Bangladesh on Thursday in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil.
Nepal No roads, no votes: Remote Bajura ward makes connectivity election condition In a remote ward of Triveni Municipality that has never seen a motorable road, voters have drawn a line in the dust: no road, no vote.
Nepal Two dead, six injured in road mishaps in Chitwan, Dang Two people were killed and six others injured in separate road accidents in Chitwan and Dang districts today, police confirmed.
Nepal 10 fugitives brought back to Nepal with help of INTERPOL The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives back home who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country.
